ST1 Smart Tuner Installation Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY - OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION Grounding an Outdoor Antenna If the AM/FM tuner is used with an outdoor antenna, the antenna must be grounded against static charges and voltage surges. Consult the instructions that came with the antenna or contact the antenna manufacturer for proper installation instructions. The diagram gives a general depiction of how an outdoor antenna should be grounded.
TABLE OF CONTENTS / PRODUCT OVERVIEW Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 2 Safety-Outdoor Antenna Connection.............................................................................. 3 Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 4 Front and Back Panel Illustrations ......................................................
FRONT AND REAR PANEL ST1 Front Panel Power Switch / LED RNET Link Firmware Update Source ID Switches Audio Outputs AM/FM Antenna Connections AC Power Inlet ST1 Rear Panel Russound ST1 Installation Manual 5
FRONT AND BACK PANEL FEATURES Power Switch / LED Audio Outputs The Power Switch turns the ST1 on / off by disconnecting the main power feed. The Power Switch has an LED indicator to show if power is on or off. The LED indicator will be lit red when the power switch is turned on and there is a live electrical connection to AC power. The Audio Outputs are connected to one of the C-Series controller’s source audio inputs using the supplied RCA patch cables.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS The ST1 can be set on a shelf or by using the supplied brackets it can be mounted in an A/V equipment rack, or surface-mounted. Its 1U high and ½ rack width size permits two units to be mounted alongside one another in a single rack unit space. Wall Mounting The ST1 comes with two small rack ears with attachment screws that can be used as wall mounting brackets. There are two attachment locations on each side of the ST1 for more mounting options.
CONNECTIONS WITH C-SERIES CONTROLLERS After mounting the ST1 in the desired location, connections for audio, communication, antenna signal, and power can be made. First set the Source ID switch to the value representing the source input to be used on the C-Series controller i.e. 2 = Source 2. Next, connect the supplied RCA audio patch cables from the ST1 Audio Outputs to the source audio inputs on the C-Series controller that match the Source ID switch setting made. on another Russound source.
CONNECTIONS WITH C-SERIES CONTROLLERS FM antenna AM loop antenna FM antenna AM loop antenna ST1 RCA Audio Cable RNET Link (CAT5) MCA-C5 Russound ST1 Installation Manual 9
OPERATION After the ST1 is connected to the C-Series multiroom audio system which has been configured properly with SCS-S5 software to have the ST1 as a source, the ST1 can be selected as a source. It will behave identically to the tuner which is built into the C-Series controller. For specific details, please refer to the user manual for the C-Series controller and the manual for the particular user interface chosen.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / WARRANTY Dimensions: Weight: Power Supply: Communication Ports: Frequency Range: Antenna Impedance: 8.5”W x 10.5”D x 1.75”H (21.6 x 26.7 x 4.45 cm) Warranty 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg) 110-240 VAC @ 50-60Hz 35W (Auto-select) (2) 2 RNET Links In/Out RJ45 / T568A 18” Max Cable Length AM 530 - 1710 kHz, FM 87.7 - 107.
ST1 Smart Tuner Installation Manual ©2011 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Russound, Inc. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 email: tech@russound.com www.russound.
